This place is beautiful! We went there for a wedding. The food was great. The servers and bartenders were great! We really enjoyed ourselves!
Event & Wedding Venue
The Crawford
4.8(149 reviews) Naperville
About The Crawford
The Crawford is a wedding and event venue on Shuman Boulevard in Naperville, run by Abbott Hospitality, for up to 250 seated or 325 standing guests. Its website lists a grand ballroom, indoor and outdoor ceremony space, bridal and groom suites, a courtyard with wooden arbors, a catering prep kitchen and on-site parking, for weddings as well as corporate meetings, conferences and product launches. Wedding rentals include five hours of event time, five hours of setup and an hour of teardown, and the venue has open vendor and catering policies for licensed, insured vendors. Tours are by appointment. Five of the eight Google reviews shown below single out the planning or sales team, and two differ on size, one calling the venue on the smaller side and another saying it suits large weddings.
Services
Weddings
Indoor and outdoor ceremonies
Receptions
Corporate meetings and conferences
Product launches
Bar packages
Categories
Directory categoryEvent & Wedding Venue
Listed on Google underWedding venueEvent venue
Good to know
- Capacity
- Up to 250 seated or 325 standing guestsSource: Official website
- Wedding rental
- 5 hours of event time, 5 hours of setup and 1 hour of teardown, with tables, Chiavari chairs, a stage and lightingSource: Official website
- Extra time
- October 2026: added event time $800 an hour; added setup time $200 an hourSource: Official website
- Vendors
- Open vendor and catering policies; outside vendors and caterers must be licensed and insuredSource: Official website
- Bar
- Three open bar packages with 5-hour bar service; cash and consumption bars on requestSource: Official website
- Payment
- Checks, credit cards and ACH; a 4.5% card surcharge and 1% ACH surcharge apply after the initial paymentSource: Official website
- Tours
- By appointment, arranged through the sales teamSource: Official website
- Ownership
- Run by Abbott Hospitality, and listed on Google as women-ownedSource: Google Business Profile and official website
Reviews
Google reviews rated four stars and above. The 4.8-star rating reflects all 149 Google reviews.
Truly the best team! Not to mention such a beautiful venue. They are the most organized, flexible, and thorough team, and they made the entire wedding planning process seamless. Thank you, Andre and Tommy, for all of your help! We are so grateful!
A nice wedding venue if you're looking for something on the smaller side. Recently went to a wedding and reception at The Crawford and was impressed.
We hosted our engagement party at The Crawford and could not have been happier with our experience. The venue is absolutely beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our celebration. From start to finish, the entire process felt seamless and stress-free. Sarah was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and was always available to answer questions and make sure we had everything we needed. She also made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of our event, which allowed us to truly enjoy the celebration. We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue, and we are so grateful for the exceptional experience. We would absolutely host another event here in the future and highly recommend The Crawford to anyone looking for a stunning venue and an amazing team to work with.
We planned a multicultural wedding at The Crawford and it was beyond amazing. From the moment we booked through the entire planning process, their team was proactive, organized, and always provided the information we needed before we even had to ask. The space itself is incredibly versatile, which made it ideal for a multicultural celebration. We were able to seamlessly transition between different parts of the event while maintaining a cohesive and elevated design throughout. The layout allowed for multiple experiences within one venue; from ceremony to reception, without feeling restrictive, giving us the creative freedom to truly bring the couple’s vision to life. A special thank you to Andre, the venue manager, who was absolutely phenomenal. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and solution-oriented approach made such a difference throughout the process. He was attentive, accommodating, and truly went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their flexibility and willingness to honor and accommodate cultural elements made the entire experience even more meaningful. It was truly a pleasure working with The Crawford, and we look forward to many more events together.
Just booked this venue for my daughter’s 1st birthday, Tommie was more than helpful and accommodating to all my questions and was very quick at responding! He made the whole processes so smooth. it’s a beautiful venue and has such nice natural lighting we can’t wait for her birthday!!
My fiancé and I toured The Crawford while searching for our 2027 wedding venue, and I have to say; this place left a lasting impression that no other venue came close to matching. That is almost entirely because of Tommie. From the moment we sat down with him, it was clear he wasn’t just selling a venue. He took the time to learn our story; how we met, what we envisioned, what our day was supposed to feel like. He didn’t just walk us through a space; he created an atmosphere. He set a mood. By the time we left, we could genuinely see our wedding there, and that is a rare and special gift. Tommie is detailed, intentional, and genuinely invested in the couples he works with. He represents The Crawford with a level of professionalism and heart that is hard to find in this industry. We ultimately chose a different venue, but I want to be very clear, that decision had absolutely nothing to do with The Crawford itself or anything Tommie offered us. It came down solely to the catering options available to us and what worked best for our specific vision. The Crawford as a venue? Stunning. The experience? Top tier. If you are searching for a wedding venue and you get the chance to sit down with Tommie, take it. You will leave inspired, seen, and genuinely excited about your day. We are so grateful for the time and energy he poured into us. The Crawford deserves every star. 🖤
Large venue with a built in bar. Clean with on site parking. Great for large weddings.